Comparison

Keysight BenchVue Mobile vs Epson Setting Assistant

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Keysight BenchVue Mobile

Remotely view and control Keysight and Agilent test and measurement instruments from your mobile device. Monitor long-running tests or access instruments when physical access is inconvenient. Features include data logging, instrument parameter setting, and simultaneous multi-device collaboration.

Highlights
  • Remote instrument control
  • Measurement monitoring
  • Data logging
  • Instrument parameter setting
  • Screen and data capture
  • Multi-device collaboration
Features
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This app from Keysight Technologies lets you view and control a broad range of Keysight and Agilent oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, function generators and power supplies. Perfect for monitoring long running tests or when instrument access is inconvenient, BenchVue Mobile gets you connected to your bench. Measurement visualization, screen and data capture, and instrument control are possible for Keysight instruments from your iPad or iPhone. Key Features Data logging controls Set instrument parameters Start and stop measurements Mobile access to your LAN, GPIB, USB or RS232 connected instruments Collaborate by having multiple mobile devices connect simultaneously BenchVue Mobile is a companion app for Keysight's BenchVue software and requires installation of Keysight BenchVue software on your Windows PC to communicate with your instruments. If you haven't already installed BenchVue, it is available at no cost here: http://keysight.com/find/BenchVue Supported Instruments (The instruments listed below are sold by Keysight and in most cases were formerly sold by Agilent) Digital Multimeters 34401A, 34405A, 34410A, 34411A, 34450A, 34460A, 34461A Oscilloscopes (MSO & DSO) InfiniiVision 2000 X-Series, 3000 X-Series,4000 X-Series, 6000 Series, 6000 X-Series, and 7000A/B X-Series. Infiniium 9000A Series and S Series. Spectrum Analyzers N9030A PXA, N9020A MXA, N9010A EXA, N9000A CXA,N9320B, N9322C,E4440A, E4443A, E4444A, E4445A, E4446A, E4447A, E4448A,E4402B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, E4403B, E4411B, E4408B Function Generators 33210A, 33220A, 33250A, 33521A, 33522A, 33509B, 33510B, 33511B, 33512B, 33519B, 33520B, 33521B, 33522B, 3611A, 33612A, 33621A, 33622A DC Power Supplies E3631A, E3632A, E3633A, E3634A, E3640A, E3641A, E3642A, E3643A, E3644A, E3645A, E3646A, E3647A, E3648A, E3649A, N6700A/B, N6701A, N6702A, N6705B, N6950A, N6951A, N6952A, N6953A, N6954A, N6970A, N6971A, N6972A, N6973A, N6974A, N6976A, N6977A, N7950A, N7951A, N7952A, N7953A, N7954A, N7970A, N7971A, N7972A, N7973A, N7974A, N7976A, N7977A How to use this App 1. Install Keysight BenchVue on your Windows PC. 2. Start BenchVue on your PC and connect to your instruments. 3. Enable mobile access in BenchVue. . a) First, enable mobile access in the main settings and set a mobile password. . b) Then, enable mobile access for each instrument that you want to access. 4. Start this app and tap “Connect to BenchVue on PC” 5. Connect to BenchVue by doing one of the following: . a) Enter the IP Address or hostname of your PC and your password then tap "Connect”, or . b) Display the BenchVue QR code on your PC, then tap the Scan button in BenchVue Mobile to scan it, or . c) Use BenchVue to send an email to your mobile device with a link to connect. 6. Tap an instrument to view and control it. Note if your PC is behind a firewall, you may need to use a VPN to access it when your iPhone/iPad is outside the firewall.

About

Epson Setting Assistant

This app uses your device's camera to automatically correct the shape and unevenness of a projected image. It adjusts the projection to fit a screen or frame and compensates for surface irregularities for a clearer picture.

Highlights
  • Automatic shape correction
  • Unevenness correction
  • Rectangular image adjustment
  • Frame alignment
  • Surface irregularity detection
  • QR code scanning for connection
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Epson Setting Assistant is an app that automatically corrects the shape of a projected image by using your camera. By taking a shot of the projected pattern, the app automatically corrects distortion in the projected image and adjusts its shape to match the screen. [Main Features] 1) Shape correction The app adjusts the image to a rectangular shape or aligns it with a frame, such as a projector screen. 2) Unevenness correction The app detects small surface irregularities, such as on a wall, and corrects distortion in the projected image. [For Home Projector (EH Series) Users: Using the App] Make sure your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® touch and the projector are connected to the same network. 1. Select [Installation] ([Installation] > [Geometry Correction Wizard]) from the projector's menu. 2. Open this app on your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® touch and select [Home] as the projector type to automatically connect to the projector. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to take a shot of the projected pattern using the camera in the app, and the corrections will be completed automatically. [For Business Projector (EB Series) Users: Using the App] Make sure the [Wireless LAN Power] setting is set to [On] in the projector‘s [Management] menu. 1. Select [Installation] > [Connect to Setting Assistant] from the projector's menu to project a QR code. 2. Open this app on your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® touch, select [Business] as the projector's type, and then scan the QR code to automatically connect to the projector. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to take a shot of the projected pattern using the camera in the app, and the corrections will be completed automatically. [Supported Projectors] Visit https://support.epson.net/projector_appinfo/setting_assistant/en/ for details. Depending on your projector model, some features may not be available. [Notes for use] Depending on your environment, such as a curved projection surface or wallpaper with rough textures or patterns, automatic correction using the app may not be available. In these situations, please correct the image shape from the projector's menu. Depending on your smartphone/tablet, the Wi-Fi settings may prevent you from temporarily connecting to the projector. Turn your Wi-Fi off and then on again and try again. For detailed important points, visit https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/setting_assistant/210/EN/index.html. You can also check these from the [Online support guide] in the menu at the top right of the app. Images used here are for illustrative purposes only. The actual images may differ. [App Permissions] To use the app, the following permissions are required. [Required] Local Network For searching and connecting to the projector. [Required] Camera For capturing correction patterns or QR codes for connection. * Optional permissions can be declined, but some features may not work.

Screenshots

Keysight BenchVue Mobile4 screens
Epson Setting Assistant3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Epson Setting Assistant at 4.4 against Keysight BenchVue Mobile's 3.5. Epson Setting Assistant also leads on ratings volume (447 vs 2) and review sentiment (23% vs 0%). Keysight BenchVue Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Epson Setting Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson Setting Assistant has 447 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Keysight BenchVue Mobile's written reviews are positive against 23% of Epson Setting Assistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keysight BenchVue Mobile ships an update every 11 months, Epson Setting Assistant every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Keysight BenchVue Mobile versus Epson Setting Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeysight BenchVue MobileEpson Setting Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.4 (447 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews22.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2447 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeysight Technologies, Inc.Seiko Epson Corporation

Customer experience

Keysight BenchVue Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Epson Setting Assistant

All ratings447 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.3%

In-app purchases

None

Keysight BenchVue Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Epson Setting Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Keysight BenchVue Mobile free?
Keysight BenchVue Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epson Setting Assistant free?
Epson Setting Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Keysight BenchVue Mobile or Epson Setting Assistant?
Epson Setting Assistant is rated higher. Keysight BenchVue Mobile averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Epson Setting Assistant averages 4.4 from 447 ratings.
Do Keysight BenchVue Mobile or Epson Setting Assistant have ads?
Neither Keysight BenchVue Mobile nor Epson Setting Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Keysight BenchVue Mobile or Epson Setting Assistant?
Keysight BenchVue Mobile ships an update every 11 months, and Epson Setting Assistant every 5 months. Most recently, Keysight BenchVue Mobile was updated on September 10, 2026 and Epson Setting Assistant on September 23, 2026.

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